Question

What is the loss percent if a seller loses Rs. 10 on selling an article for Rs. 100?

• A. $9\frac{1}{11}\%$
• B. $10\%$
• C. $11\frac{1}{9}\%$
• D. $9\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $11\frac{1}{9}\%$

solution:

loss percent = $\frac{loss}{costprice}$

cost price = selling price - loss=90

loss percent =$\frac{10}{90}$ x100 =$\frac{100}{9}$

$11\frac{1}{9}$%\

hence the correct opt: C